by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Timoni West – Unity Labs: As Director of XR Research at Unity Labs, Timoni plays a vital role in pioneering augmented, virtual, and mixed reality experiences. Unity’s innovations in spatial computing tools offer designers and developers new ways to interact with digital content.
Amber Case – Calm Tech: An advocate for more human-friendly technology, Case’s work focuses on non-intrusive augmented reality. Her book, “Calm Technology,” lays out principles for technology that respects users’ attention and space.
Jerome Etienne – AR.js: Etienne is behind AR.js, a lightweight library for building augmented reality web experiences. His dedication to making AR more accessible has earned him recognition in the spatial computing community.
Alex Kipman – Microsoft HoloLens: As the technical mastermind behind Microsoft’s HoloLens, Kipman is transforming our interaction with computers. HoloLens’ mixed reality headset combines elements of AR and VR, bringing spatial computing to the forefront.
Rony Abovitz – Magic Leap: Abovitz is the founder of Magic Leap, a company developing headsets that integrate digital content into the physical world. With billions in funding, Magic Leap is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in spatial computing.
Alysha Naples – Design in Mixed Reality: Formerly Magic Leap’s Senior Director of User Experience, Naples’ work centers around creating empathetic and human-centric design in mixed reality environments. She emphasizes creating experiences that feel natural and intuitive.
Mark Billinghurst – ARToolKit and HIT Lab: A pioneer in augmented reality, Billinghurst developed ARToolKit, one of the first open-source AR libraries. His research at the HIT Lab continues to drive advancements in spatial computing.
Blair MacIntyre – WebXR: As a principal researcher at Mozilla and professor at Georgia Tech, MacIntyre’s work focuses on making augmented and mixed reality web-based. WebXR, in particular, is leading the way in bringing spatial computing to web browsers.
Jaron Lanier – VR Philosophy: Often referred to as the father of virtual reality, Lanier’s insights delve deeper than just technology. He discusses the philosophical and ethical implications of spatial computing, ensuring we approach it with humanity in mind.
Brian Schwab – Magic Leap AI: Schwab directs Magic Leap’s interaction lab, focusing on the interplay between AI and spatial computing. By merging these domains, he envisions creating dynamic, smart, and immersive environments.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Satya Nadella – Microsoft: As the CEO of Microsoft, Nadella has pushed Azure to the forefront of the distributed cloud landscape. Under his leadership, Azure Arc and Azure Stack became critical pieces in Microsoft’s hybrid and distributed cloud offerings.
Thomas Kurian – Google Cloud: At the helm of Google Cloud, Kurian has prioritized Anthos, Google’s hybrid and multi-cloud platform, designed for distributed environments. His vision drives the incorporation of open standards in distributed cloud services.
Arvind Krishna – IBM: Krishna has been instrumental in IBM’s pivot towards hybrid cloud, Red Hat acquisition, and emphasis on distributed cloud services. His expertise lies in making enterprise-level distributed computing accessible and efficient.
Werner Vogels – Amazon Web Services (AWS): As Amazon’s CTO, Vogels played a pivotal role in ensuring AWS’s domination in the cloud industry. AWS Outposts and Wavelength under his guidance, offer distributed cloud solutions at the edge.
Peng Zhao – Alibaba Cloud: Steering Alibaba Cloud, Peng has centered Alibaba’s cloud strategy on distributed offerings tailored for diverse workloads, including AI, data analytics, and IoT, especially targeting the Asian market.
Jonathan Bryce – OpenStack Foundation: Bryce has been an advocate for open-source cloud solutions. Through the OpenStack Foundation, he has promoted interoperability and standardization in distributed cloud platforms.
Sheng Liang – Rancher Labs: Co-founder of Rancher Labs, Liang has emphasized Kubernetes as the backbone for distributed cloud. His work revolves around making container orchestration simpler and more accessible.
Martin Casado – Andreessen Horowitz: Previously at VMware and now a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, Casado is known for his pioneering work on software-defined networking (SDN). His insights into distributed cloud infrastructure have been valuable in guiding startup investments in the space.
Lew Tucker – Cisco: As the former CTO of Cloud Computing at Cisco, Tucker has been at the forefront of driving Cisco’s cloud strategy, focusing on distributed architectures that leverage edge computing and IoT.
Ben Silverman – Mirantis: As a prominent figure at Mirantis, a company specializing in Kubernetes and OpenStack services, Silverman has worked on making distributed cloud infrastructure more scalable and manageable.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
George Mashini – Catavolt (Hexagon PPM): As the former CEO of Catavolt, George brought an innovative approach to rapid mobile app development. Under his direction, Catavolt emphasized the importance of no-code platforms in streamlining enterprise operations.
Albert Santalo – 8base: Founder and CEO of 8base, Albert champions the low-code development model. His work emphasizes the significance of reducing the barriers to app development, enabling businesses to be more agile and adaptive.
Haya Zahid – Microsoft Power Platform: Haya has been a passionate advocate for Microsoft’s Power Platform, a suite of low-code, no-code solutions. Her insights into PowerApps, Flow, and Power BI have been instrumental in popularizing these tools amongst developers and business users.
Brian Reale – ProcessMaker: Brian co-founded ProcessMaker, a leading low-code business process management platform. His expertise lies in simplifying complex workflows and creating efficient digital processes.
Paulo Rosado – OutSystems: As the CEO of OutSystems, Paulo has been at the forefront of the low-code movement. His work revolves around enabling faster digital transformation through easy-to-use development tools.
Ann Monroe – FileMaker (Apple Subsidiary): Ann, as a senior figure at FileMaker, has emphasized the democratization of software development. She believes in empowering individuals, regardless of their technical background, to create custom business solutions.
Gareth Jones – Mendix: A leading voice at Mendix, Gareth has focused on blending low-code development with AI capabilities. He believes that future app development will be driven by a combination of low-code platforms and intelligent automation.
Dave Landa – Kintone: As the CEO of Kintone, Dave promotes the idea of team-driven application building. He stands by the principle that business users should have the tools to create the solutions they need without waiting for IT.
Kwame Thomison – Airtable: At Airtable, Kwame emphasizes the blend of spreadsheets, databases, and no-code development. His work has made complex tasks, like building relational databases, more accessible to non-developers.
Karen Peacock – Intuit QuickBase: As the former SVP at Intuit QuickBase, Karen has focused on providing businesses, especially SMEs, with the power to build their tools. She advocates for empowering users to create their solutions and foster innovation.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Dr. Rob Knight – University of California, San Diego: Co-founder of the American Gut Project, Knight’s research focuses on microbial communities and their potential effects on various health conditions. His groundbreaking work offers insights into the complex relationships between our microbiomes and our health.
Dr. Jessica Richman – Co-founder of uBiome: Richman’s uBiome provided the first direct-to-consumer microbial sequencing service, enabling individuals to explore their own microbiomes. She’s pivotal in transforming our understanding of personal microbiome landscapes.
Dr. Martin J. Blaser – Rutgers University: Author of “Missing Microbes,” Blaser has studied the human microbiome’s role in health and diseases for decades, especially its relationship with antibiotics.
Dr. Elaine Hsiao – University of California, Los Angeles: Hsiao’s lab focuses on the interface between the brain and the microbiome, exploring how microbial interactions might influence conditions such as autism.
Dr. Emeran Mayer – UCLA: A gastroenterologist, Mayer is renowned for his research on the gut-brain connection. His work sheds light on how the gut microbiome might affect our emotions, moods, and overall brain health.
Dr. Fergus Shanahan – University College Cork: Shanahan’s work has been instrumental in understanding the gut’s microbiome and its implications in gastrointestinal health. He has deeply investigated the potential of probiotics and their role in health.
Dr. Julie Segre – National Human Genome Research Institute: Segre’s pioneering research uses genomic sequencing to explore microbial diversity on human skin, providing insights into a range of skin conditions and diseases.
Dr. Ruth Ley – Max Planck Institute: Specializing in microbial ecology, Ley’s work focuses on the dynamics of the gut microbiome and how factors such as diet can alter microbial communities and influence health.
Dr. Sarkis Mazmanian – California Institute of Technology: Focusing on the gut’s symbiotic microbial communities, Mazmanian delves deep into understanding how these microbes can influence the immune system and brain development.
Dr. Peer Bork – European Molecular Biology Laboratory: Renowned for his bioinformatics approaches, Bork’s research aims to decipher the functionalities of the gut microbiome and its influence on health and disease.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Artur Ekert – University of Oxford: One of the pioneers of quantum cryptography, Ekert proposed the concept of entanglement-based quantum key distribution. His work has set a foundational tone for the development of quantum secure communication methods.
Hoi-Kwong Lo – University of Toronto: Lo has made significant strides in quantum key distribution and has proposed various techniques to overcome potential vulnerabilities in quantum cryptography systems.
Nicolas Gisin – University of Geneva: An expert in quantum entanglement and non-locality, Gisin has been instrumental in various experimental realizations of quantum cryptography. His contributions also extend to theoretical aspects of quantum mechanics and information.
Vadim Makarov – University of Waterloo: A notable figure in the arena of quantum hacking, Makarov’s work primarily focuses on finding vulnerabilities in quantum cryptographic systems and subsequently devising methods to safeguard them.
Charles H. Bennett – IBM: Recognized for his co-invention of quantum cryptography with Gilles Brassard, Bennett’s work has been instrumental in shaping the theoretical foundation of quantum information theory.
Gilles Brassard – University of Montreal: Co-inventor with Bennett of quantum key distribution, Brassard’s work has greatly impacted the fields of quantum information processing and quantum communication.
Michele Mosca – Perimeter Institute & University of Waterloo: An expert in quantum algorithms and their implications on cryptography, Mosca’s research also delves into quantum-safe cryptographic methods that can resist potential quantum computer attacks.
John Preskill – California Institute of Technology: While primarily known for his work in quantum computing, Preskill’s research also covers quantum information and its implications on cryptography. He has highlighted the importance of quantum-safe cryptographic systems in the advent of quantum computers.
Thomas Jennewein – University of Waterloo: Focusing on experimental quantum communication, Jennewein is known for his work on satellite-based quantum key distribution, opening up possibilities for global-scale quantum-secure communication networks.
Anton Zeilinger – University of Vienna & Austrian Academy of Sciences: Zeilinger is renowned for his experiments in quantum entanglement and quantum teleportation. His work has significant implications for quantum cryptography, particularly in ensuring ultra-secure communication channels.
